Herlings to Race the Final Round of the Japan Motocross Championship

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Herlings’ season continues at the MFJ-GP in Sugo, Japan

Off the back of one of the most successful Honda season’s in history, Honda HRC PETRONAS rider Jeffrey Herlings will make the trip to Sugo, Japan and line-up for the final round of the Japan Motocross Championship on 31st October – 1st November.

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The Bullet ended up winning 13 GPs and 22 motos, including a sweep of the last eight GPs, which then continued into the Motocross of Nations, where he went one-one, winning his class and helping the Netherlands to third step on the podium. However, this will mark the first time in his career that he will be racing in Japan, something he is looking forward to.

Jeffrey Herlings
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I am very excited to go to Japan and race. It is a country I have never visited before, but always wanted to, so I am thankful for this opportunity and will try to see as much as I can. Obviously it is an important race for Honda, and I am one of a long line of their riders who have made this trip, so I feel proud, especially off the back of such a successful year. It is my chance to say thank you to a lot of the engineers in person, the people who worked behind the scenes to help make this Honda CRF450RW so awesome, so I will make sure to do that and just enjoy the experience as much as possible. 
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We are very happy that Jeffrey can make this trip to Japan and race in front of our fans there. It is always a nice occasion and he’ll get to meet some of the people from the factory, so while the racing is always serious, there will also be some celebratory moments with the Honda staff there, who have been helping him this year from afar. 
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10/9/2026 6:31pm

The boy will literally go anywhere for some cash haha

 

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10/9/2026 6:33pm Edited Date/Time 10/9/2026 6:33pm

Geez Jeffery’s done a lot of racing this year when you include the off-weekend national rounds he’s done. Thought he’d be looking forward to a rest.

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10/9/2026 6:34pm

He is going to lap the field.

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10/9/2026 6:39pm

I remember watching that beach sand race thing on Redbull TV

He showed up and won the damn thing! 

Dude loves to race and win

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drenmaster wrote:

He is going to lap the field.

.. twice

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10/9/2026 10:02pm
Beeby wrote:

The boy will literally go anywhere for some cash haha

 

If you’re paying, he’s slaying. ✊

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I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this weekend and I’m debating on whether or not to go. It’s only about an hour and a half drive, so definitely more manageable. 

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Sully wrote:
I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this...

I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this weekend and I’m debating on whether or not to go. It’s only about an hour and a half drive, so definitely more manageable. 

If I were you, I'd make the five hour drive. If you've never seen him ride, this could potentially be your only chance. You're in Japan and he most likely doesn't have many years left before he retires. 

Can't you take one of the high speed trains? 

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10/10/2026 4:46am

He is riding the crest of a wave right now so why not go show Japan what their paying for.

Big ? What bike is he riding just now as it may be showing that US HRC team is going to be at the front for another season (at least) 

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10/10/2026 4:57am Edited Date/Time 10/10/2026 4:58am
Beeby wrote:

The boy will literally go anywhere for some cash haha

 

Doubt hes doing it for the money. Dude just loves racing

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10/10/2026 5:29am

Probably in his Honda contract…. But dude is core….

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10/10/2026 7:05am Edited Date/Time 10/10/2026 7:05am
Beeby wrote:

The boy will literally go anywhere for some cash haha

 

matze wrote:

Doubt hes doing it for the money. Dude just loves racing

He went to mxon and spanked ass too for free. He loves racing. 

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Sully wrote:
I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this...

I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this weekend and I’m debating on whether or not to go. It’s only about an hour and a half drive, so definitely more manageable. 

For F*** Sake Sully !

Don't be  a bloody Gormless Gaijin, go see one of The Greats Race, while you can.

5 bloody hours : that's bloodywell  Nothing. 

Get there!

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Sully wrote:
I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this...

I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this weekend and I’m debating on whether or not to go. It’s only about an hour and a half drive, so definitely more manageable. 

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If I were you, I'd make the five hour drive. If you've never seen him ride, this could potentially be your only chance. You're in Japan...

If I were you, I'd make the five hour drive. If you've never seen him ride, this could potentially be your only chance. You're in Japan and he most likely doesn't have many years left before he retires. 

Can't you take one of the high speed trains? 

I'm with you

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10/10/2026 1:53pm
Sully wrote:
I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this...

I’d love to see him race in person, but not enough for the five hour drive to Sugo. Jo’s racing the Off Road Village round this weekend and I’m debating on whether or not to go. It’s only about an hour and a half drive, so definitely more manageable. 

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